Antibiotics

Can Antibiotics Cause Constipation? What You Should Know

Can Antibiotics Cause Constipation? What You Should Know

Taking antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection can sometimes do a number on the gut. Here’s how to keep things moving right along

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Is Amoxicillin Safe for Pregnant People?

Is Amoxicillin Safe for Pregnant People?

Everything you need to know about taking amoxicillin during pregnancy, explained by experts.

Amanda Lauren

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

Will a “Marie Curie” Halloween costume make your daughter a master of STEM?

A new study says yes! Plus: those mealtime tantrums might have started in utero, and more new research that matters to parents.

Rebecca Shore Winn

What causes baby ear infections and how to treat the pain

What causes baby ear infections and how to treat the pain

Your little one can’t tell you his ear is aching. Here are the ear infection symptoms to watch out for and how to help soothe your baby's pain.

Shawna Cohen

What is impetigo, and how serious is it for kids?

What is impetigo, and how serious is it for kids?

Here’s what you need to know about impetigo in young children, including what causes it, how contagious it is and how to treat it.

Cameron French

Should my kid take antibiotics for an ear infection?

Should my kid take antibiotics for an ear infection?

Giving your kid antibiotics for every infection can wreak havoc on their gut health. Here's how to decide when antibiotics are the right choice.

Dr. Dina Kulik

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ask Dr. Dina: Is there a way to prevent ear infections caused by swimming?

Ear infections are no fun. Our in-house paediatrician shares tips on how to prevent your kid from getting swimmer's ear this summer.

Dr. Dina Kulik

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

7 ways to boost your kid's gut health

Let your kid get dirty—no really, it's good for her to jump in that mud puddle. Here are seven ways you can boost your kid's gut health.

Today's Parent

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Think your kid has a penicillin allergy? A new study says he might not

Many kids who are told they have penicillin allergies after developing a rash when they take the drug aren't actually allergic.

Vanessa Milne

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

The scary truth about antibiotic overuse in kids

As scientists unlock the connection between antibiotic use in kids and chronic diseases, parents are faced with a tough decision.

Sydney Loney

Taking certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase your risk of miscarriage

Pregnancy health

Taking certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase your risk of miscarriage

A new study says that taking certain classes of antibiotics early in pregnancy could increase your risk of having a miscarriage.

Wendy Glauser

Could taking antibiotics during pregnancy or breastfeeding impact your child’s behaviour?

Pregnancy health

Could taking antibiotics during pregnancy or breastfeeding impact your child’s behaviour?

A study on mice found behaviour changes in infants whose mothers’ received low-dose penicillin while pregnant or lactating.

Jill Buchner

3 ways to improve your kid's gut health after antibiotics

3 ways to improve your kid's gut health after antibiotics

Worried about your kid's gut health? We asked scientists and a dietitian to weigh in on how you can increase your kid's microbes and set him up for life.

Sydney Loney

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